Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestiana
ID:
1056190

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.35: 298 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055528



Common Names

  • Acacia forrestiana
  • Forrest's Wattle
  • Forrest's Acacia


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Description

Acacia forrestiana (also called Forrest's wattle, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acacia forrestiana is used for its timber, as an ornamental plant, and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acacia forrestiana is a yellow ball-shaped flower. The seed is a flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acacia forrestiana is a small tree that grows up to 6 m in height. It is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Acacia forrestiana

Acacia forrestiana can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Acacia genus

Acacia constricta, Acacia auriculiformis, Acacia koa, Acacia scleroxyla, Acacia verticillata, Acacia kauaiensis, Acacia brandegeana, Acacia breviracemosa, Acacia retinodes, Acacia neriifolia, Acacia acuminata, Acacia complanata, Acacia excelsa, Acacia georginae, Acacia kettlewelliae, Acacia phlebophylla, Acacia prominens, Acacia binervata, Acacia buxifolia, Acacia brachybotrya, Acacia bivenosa, Acacia calamifolia, Acacia cardiophylla, Acacia chrysotricha, Acacia constablei, Acacia caesiella, Acacia decora, Acacia fasciculifera, Acacia falciformis, Acacia flavescens, Acacia gladiiformis, Acacia gilbertii, Acacia hakeoides, Acacia ixiophylla, Acacia lanigera, Acacia lineata, Acacia luteola, Acacia latifolia, Acacia montana, Acacia megacephala, Acacia mabellae, Acacia mollifolia, Acacia oswaldii, Acacia obtusifolia, Acacia pulchella, Acacia polybotrya, Acacia rhodoxylon, Acacia rubida, Acacia rigens, Acacia stricta,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-48213: Originally associated with wfo-0000201839
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-48213: Originally associated with wfo-0000201839
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:470354-1: Based on the initial data import